Louisiana Turtle Stew Recipe

Name: Louisiana Turtle Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs turtle meat; 3 tablespoons cooking oil or 3 tablespoons fat; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 lb onion, peeled and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (15 ounce) cans tomatoes; 1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste; 1/4 cup celery, chopped fine; 1 cup green onion, chopped fine; 1 cup finely chopped bell pepper; 1 cup sherry wine; 6 hardboiled egg; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste; 4 bay leaves; 8 whole cloves; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 lb butter; 1 lemon, sliced

Servings: persons

3 lbs turtle meat
3 tablespoons cooking oil or 3 tablespoons fat
3 tablespoons flour
1 lb onion, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (15 ounce) cans tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 cup celery, chopped fine
1 cup green onion, chopped fine
1 cup finely chopped bell pepper
1 cup sherry wine
6 hardboiled egg
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
4 bay leaves
8 whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 lb butter
1 lemon, sliced

1
Parboil the turtle meat; drain.
2
Make a brown roux of the fat and flour.
3
Add onions, garlic, tomato paste, and tomatoes.
4
Cook slowly for 20 to 30 minutes.
5
Add turtle meat and add enough boiling salted water to cover the meat.
6
Reduce by half.
7
Add celery, green onions, peppers, wine and seasoning.
8
Cover and cook over medium high heat for approximately 30 minutes.
9
Mash the egg yolks, chop the whites and add to thicken the stew.
10
If the stew gets too thick, add additional water.
11
Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about three hours.
12
Half an hour before serving, add the sliced lemon and butter.
13
Serve hot.

758

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs turtle meat, 3 tablespoons cooking oil or 3 tablespoons fat, 3 tablespoons flour, 1 lb onion, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Louisiana Turtle Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Louisiana Turtle Stew

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